Fragrance comparison

Around Midnight vs Bet on Green

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Around Midnight

Mark Buxton

4.1771 votes

Rank #20,553 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bet on Green

The Dua Brand

3.605 votes

Rank #53,627 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bet on Green takes 4 of 5 categories.

Around Midnight
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bet on Green
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Around Midnight1/5

Bet on Green4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bet on Green
Sillage & projection: Bet on Green
Value for money: Bet on Green
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Bet on Green
Fragranxe ranking: Around Midnight

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Around MidnightMark Buxton

Bet on GreenThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBet on Green

SillageBet on Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBet on GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

leather69%

tobacco61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

PepperChamomileGeranium

Heart1 to 2 hours

Jasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

French labdanumCedarStyraxPatchouli

Notes

Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherOakmossTobaccoJuniper BerriesPepperPatchouliCedarCarnationChamomileVetiverBasil

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBet on GreenLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring60

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,553

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAround MidnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Around Midnight by Mark Buxton is a dry, resinous oriental fougere centered on smoky woods and herbal warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and aromatic chamomile, balanced by the crisp greenery of geranium. As the initial spice settles, a quiet jasmine note softens the heart before shifting into …

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Bet on Green by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic blast from the past. It revives the heavy pine needles, bitter oakmoss, and cured leather of classic 1980s powerhouses. You get a bitter herbal snap of basil, juniper berries, and artemisia upfront that feels bracing and dry. As it warms, smoky tobacco and earthy patcho…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Around Midnight or Bet on Green?

Bet on Green takes 4 of 5 categories. Around Midnight is rated 4.17/5 from 71 votes; Bet on Green is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Around Midnight for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bet on Green for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Around Midnight or Bet on Green?

Bet on Green lasts longest (Bet on Green 76/100, Around Midnight 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Around Midnight or Bet on Green?

Bet on Green projects furthest (Bet on Green 75/100, Around Midnight 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Around Midnight and Bet on Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Chamomile, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Around Midnight or Bet on Green better for summer or winter?

Around Midnight suits evening wear; Bet on Green suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Around Midnight and Bet on Green?

Around Midnight has top notes of Pepper, Chamomile and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of French labdanum, Cedar, Styrax and Patchouli. Bet on Green features Pine Tree Needles, Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Juniper Berries.